Minimally invasive bunion surgery with or without a tiny camera
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a newer, less invasive surgery for bunions that uses a small screw to fix the joint. It aims to see if adding a tiny camera (arthroscopy) helps with recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 19 years old and your bones have finished growing.
- Your surgery is for a bunion (hallux valgus) and only involves the first joint of the big toe, possibly with a few small extra procedures.
- You do not have severe arthritis, osteoporosis, nerve problems, active infection, or Charcot foot in that foot.
- You are not having other major foot fusions or ankle surgery at the same time.
- You are not at high risk for poor healing—for example, no poorly controlled diabetes, current smoking, or BMI over 50.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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